Abdulahad: We develop, synthesize, and characterize new materials for lithium metal batteries, small analyte sensing, and carbon dioxide capture technologies. Currently, our primary research thrust is on (1) the synthesis and characterization of solid polymer electrolytes for use in lithium metal batteries and (2) the development of flexible and microporous polymers for carbon dioxide adsorption. Meda: Synthesis and characterization as well as interfacial studies of materials that will lead to improvement in all-solid-state batteries. Our primary focus is on (1) synthesis of high-energy cathode materials for electric vehicles, including conversion-type cathodes with high gravimetric energy density (500+ Wh/kg), and (2) understanding cathode and composite polymer solid-solid interactions.